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Celebrity birthdays, Feb. 2, 2012

Actress Elaine Stritch is 87. Former French President Valery Giscard d'Estaing is 86. Actor Robert Mandan is 80. Comedian Tom Smothers is 75. Rock singer-guitarist Graham Nash is 70. Actor Bo Hopkins is 70. Television executive Barry Diller is 70.

Text of Niabi Zoo Director's termination agreement

Separation and Severance Agreement

The parties to this agreement are Rock Island County, Illinois Forest Preserve District (Employer) and Mark Ryan. In consideration for the mutual promises set forth below, the parties agree as follows:

1. Mark

This goat not kidding around, gives birth to quintuplets

It wasn't unusual for one of the female goats to have two or three babies, but when Isabel the fainting goat had five on Saturday, it was a bit of a shock for the Churchills.

"She wasn't that big,"

From blizzard to blissful: Q-C weather does 180-degree turn
MOLINE -- In 365 days, the weather has done a 180-degree turn.

That's good for Quad-Citians, who last Feb. 2 were dealing with a record-setting blizzard, but bad for Punxsutawney Phil because clouds predicted in his hometown today

Ballet to host bowling benefit to banish bullies
Ballet Quad Cities will host a benefit Saturday at the Blackhawk Bowl and Martini Lounge, Davenport, to raise money for its anti-bullying program in area schools.

The event will run from 6 to 10:30 p.m. on the lower level

Coyne Center school may become apartments

Sherrard school district's former Coyne Center Elementary School property may become a rental property.

The building was bought for $51,000 by Scott QCA Enterprises Inc. of Orion, which is considering apartment buildings for the location, said Rebecca Rodocker,

Text of Gov. Pat Quinn's 2012 State of the State address

State of the State: Moving Illinois Forward

President Cullerton, Speaker Madigan, Leaders Radogno and Cross, Attorney General Madigan, Secretary White, Comptroller Topinka, Treasurer Rutherford, Members of the General Assembly, distinguished guests and fellow citizens of Illinois, I'm here today

Today in history for Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012
Today is Thursday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2012. There are 333 days left in the year.

1862 -- 150 years ago: Old Sanders thinks cotton and coffee can be raised with profit in Illinois. He's a "seedy"

Terminated zoo director gets nearly $23,000 plus four months of free housing

Former Niabi Zoo director Mark Ryan will receive more than $22,000 and free lodging over the next few months as part of his severance agreement to end his employment with the Rock Island County Forest Preserve District.

The "separation

'Thursdays at the Figge' program resumes
The Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, will resume its slate of special Thursday-night programs tonight with two events.

The weekly "Thursdays at the Figge" tonight will celebrate the exhibition "Fins and Feathers: Children's Book Illustrations from

Local lawmakers want more details on how Quinn will fix state's finances
Quad-Cities area lawmakers liked the ideas to help veterans and families in Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn's State of the State speech but didn't hear enough about fixing the state's finances.

State Sen. Mike Jacobs, D-East Moline, agreed with State

Henry County takes bids for courthouse tuckpointing
CAMBRIDGE -- Bids were opened Tuesday for preliminary tuckpointing that is part of an anticipated multimillion dollar courthouse repair project.

Base bids were $57,325 from Otto Baum and Sons Inc., of Morton; $64,900 from Mid-Continental Restoration Co., of Rock

Time's running out to nominate Leaders Under 40 candidates
MOLINE -- Nominations of potential Leaders Under 40 are coming in left and right, but it wouldn't be right if any deserving candidate gets left out, according to a program coordinator.

The deadline to nominate someone is Friday, and

Daily planner, Feb. 2, 2012
Reverend Raven and The Chain-Smokin' Altar Boys

8 p.m., The Muddy Waters, 1708 State St., Bettendorf. $5, (563) 355-0655, info@muddys.info, themuddywaters.com.

Solo Steppers (square and round dances)

7:30-10 p.m., Prince of Peace Lutheran Church,

Isabel Bloom's Founder's Celebration
Press release submitted by

Founder's Celebration February 17-26 at all Isabel Bloom Studio Stores

Davenport, Iowa – In recognition of founder, Isabel Bloom's February birthday, all studio stores will be hosting a Founder's Celebration, February 17-26.